un-descended testicles - neuter - info please! I adopted a rescue Oct 17th. He has un-descended testicles and they require he be neutered by Nov 30th. I am terrified! He is one year old and very healthy, but the risks seem so high with the toy breeds, and from what I have researched the un-descended testicles can be an invasive surgery. I am feeling so very guilty. He was pretty thin when I got him home. He has put on almost one pound since then. He is making the transition just fantastic, but now I have to put him through another traumatic event just as he is feeling comfortable and at peace-and I am very worried for him. If anyone has had experience with this type of neuter please share. This has been weighing heavily on my conscience. |
I'm sure he will be fine. I know the animal shelters here spay/neuter at 8-12 weeks, as they have too..A dog here has to be spayed or neutered before even leaving the animal shelter. My sons yorkie was neutered at 5 mos. and his testicles hadn't descended yet either when he had him neutered. He was a tiny little thing 3 lbs and did fine |
The surgery is more invasive because they have to "search" for the testicles, but it's still pretty routine. Not getting him neutered is much more risky as the testicles can strangulate or become cancerous. Make sure you get pre op bloodwork done to alert your vet to any condition that might make anesthesia risky. Also make sure your vet uses isoflurane as an anesthesia. |
Good for you rescuing your little one. One of my little dudes (4#'s) had the same thing and he came through it fine. I actually was in the room when the surgery was done and the vet used a hook (like a crochet hook) to find the testical and bring it out so he could be neutered. I agree with the other people to make sure you get the blood work done and everything should be fine. |
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Prayers that your baby has a quick and safe surgery!! |
My Rebel had this problem and his neuter went fine. One testicle was actually in the upper part of his thigh! Within 2 days he was frisky and feeling fine. The only problem was slowing him down so he didn't injure himself. |
Neutering a cryptorchid is really no different than a spay. It is extremely important that these guys get neutered, as they are at a higher risk to get cancer and/or tumors and can have serious hormonal imbalances. The surgery really doesn't have much to do with the risks, it is the anesthesia. Of course the longer they are in surgery the longer they are under anesthesia. It is imperative you do pre-op bloodwork and make sure your vet is familiar with the needs of little dogs during surgery and afterwards in recovery. |
My Chip had this problem, and he came through the surgery just fine. He was only 3 lbs, and 10 months old. Make sure that they use the safe anesthesia, and that you get the pre op blood work done for him. |
My puppy has the same issue I've got a 4 lb Peekapoo puppy and was told about this issue. I always neuter all my males. We go to the vet for the first time with Harley on November 19th,I'm going to ask him what the difference is,but from what I read in above posts they're on the ball,it just increases the risk,but again is common. |
When i took Rocky to get nuetered he had one undescended testicle too. |
Thanks for the support! Thank you to everyone for the information. I feel more at ease with the procedure. I spoke with my vet (Ive had him for a long time) and we plan on having him done the last week of November, first week of December. I want to give him a chance to truly feel at home as well as put additional weight on. I will keep you posted on the procedure and how everything goes for those of you that have the same issue with neutering. I realize the importance of neutering and always have, why do i feel so apprehensive for him? Maybe because of the abusive year he has had. You guys are great, thanks for all of the replies! |
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